All Obituaries

William “Billy” Murrell Willis, 67, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Monday, June 8, 2026 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, Kentucky. He was born February 27,1959, in Adair County.  He graduated from Adair County High School and earned a Master’s Degree in Horticulture from Western Kentucky University.  He was a life long farmer and a member of Columbia United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, William “Billy” Chatman ...

Dallas Pickett, Jr. age 80, of Jamestown, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at the Russell County Hospital in Russell Springs. He was born January 14, 1946 to the late Dallas Pickett and Emma Bryant Pickett in Columbia, Kentucky. He attended the Jamestown Christian Church and he served his country in the United States Army. He worked as a grave digger and assembled mobile homes for many years. Survivors include: Four sons- Joshua Pickett (Latessia) of Russell Springs; Jeremy ...

Robert Glenn Shanklin, 90, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Monday, June 1, 2026 at Metcalfe Health Care Center in Edmonton, Kentucky He was born January 23, 1936, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Lynwood and Clara Marie Keys Shanklin.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, June Shanklin in 2023. Bob was a devoted Christian with a profound love of sharing his knowledge of the teachings of the Bible and God’s word.  He was a retired Pastor, Sunday ...

Allene Hardwick, 95, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Friday, May 29, 2026, at 3:09 A.M. at Summit Manor Nursing Home She was born August 27, 1930, in Adair County, to the late William “Bill” and Mabel Loy Rowe.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tim Hardwick and the following siblings; Lilliam Grimmer, Jo Marie Rowe, Glenn “Dude” Rowe, Robert “Shaw” Rowe, Elroy “Buck” Rowe, Elva Rowe and Floyd Rowe. She ...

Linda Jean Girdler, 77, of Columbia, Kentucky, peacefully moved on to her next adventure on May 13, 2026, more than likely heading straight for a front-row seat at an Elvis Presley concert. If you knew Linda, you knew she lived to make people laugh. Armed with a brilliant sense of humor and a heart far too big for her chest, she was the rare kind of soul who would quite literally give you the shirt off her back and never dream of asking for a single thing in return. Her happiest moments ...

Florence Isabelle Lovensheimer, 93, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Hosparus Inpatient Care Center in Louisville, Kentucky. She was born November 14, 1932, in Lebanon, Kentucky, to the late Ashley Johnson and Flora Rochelle Dunn Finerty.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marcus R. Lovensheimer in 2010. She was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam Era and retired from Civil Service. She is survived by her family, Bernie and Debbie ...

Randall Willis Jones, 90, formerly of Adair County, died Friday, May 22, 2026 at Baptist Health Hospice in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born March 22, 1936, in Cumberland County, to the late Lenis and Tinie Estes Jones.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie Jean Loy Jones on June 3, 2023 and three brothers, Clayton Jones, Stanley Jones and Marcus Jones. He served his country in the U.S. Army and retired from the Corps of Engineers. Survivors ...

Lynn Franklin, 53, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Thursday, May 21, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family, after an illness. He was born November 14, 1972, in Louisville, Kentucky.  He was preceded in death by his father, Harlon Franklin. Lynn was Owner of Lynn’s Service Center on Jamestown Street for many years, loved Antiquing, his fur babies and his family above all. Survivors include: His mother – Arcola Estes Franklin of Columbia His wife – Pheobie McQueary ...

Douglas Sanford Gorton, 85, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at his residence. He was born December 24, 1940 in Elk Point, New York to the late Vernon and Marjorie Benton Gorton. He was a member of the Valley Oak Baptist Church where he served as deacon. He had the honor to serve his country in the United States Army and worked for the United States Postal Service until his retirement. Survivors include: His wife- Clara Cuttler Gorton of Columbia, Kentucky Three sons- ...

Wanda Berry, 81, formerly of Cane Valley, Kentucky, died Friday, May 15, 2026 at her residence in Vero Beach, Florida. She was born December 23, 1944, in Adair County, to the late Harel and Lucille Sparks Rogers.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Rita Berry. Wanda was a member of Cane Valley Christian Church and retired as Postmistress of the Cane Valley Post Office. Survivors include: One son – Billy Berry (Sherwin) of Cane Valley Four ...